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enGovernor Cuomo Announces MTA eTix Milestone with Over $47 Million in Ticket Saleshttp://www.mta.info/press-release/mta-headquarters/governor-cuomo-announces-mta-etix-milestone-over-47-million-ticket
<div class="field field-name-field-sub-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">More Than 280,000 MTA eTix App Accounts Created Since August Launch; Percentage of Monthly MTA eTix Pass Purchases Triples and Percentage of Weekly MTA eTix Pass Purchases Quadruples Since August Launch</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced strong early growth and use of the MTA eTix mobile ticketing app with impressive download, sales, and usage data. Since the app launched system-wide in August, more than 280,000 new MTA eTix accounts have been created by Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road customers and cumulative sales through the app have surpassed $47 million.</p>
<p>"To remain competitive in the 21st century economy, we are reimagining and rebuilding our public transit system to improve the overall experience of travelers across New York," Governor Cuomo said. "With the launch of the free MTA eTix app, we have transformed the ticket machine into a user-friendly mobile app, making it easier than ever before for LIRR and Metro-North riders to purchase tickets and travel around the region. This early momentum makes clear that MTA riders are excited to use technology to improve their commute and we look forward to the continued success of the eTix app."</p>
<p>"The rapid growth of MTA eTix among monthly and weekly ticket holders suggests extremely strong support for the new app among our core riders," said MTA Chairman and CEO Thomas F. Prendergast. "We look forward to finding ways to get the word out about this convenient, easy to use app to even more of our customers, and further build usage."</p>
<p><strong>Monthly Ticket Sales</strong></p>
<p>In November, the percentage of monthly MTA eTix passes purchased by Metro-North and LIRR riders tripled as compared to the app's launch in August. Monthly eTix sales increased from 2.9 percent of total monthly pass sales for the first month to 9.6 percent in November. Out of the 205,159 MTA monthly passes, 19,678 were purchased using the eTix app in November – up from 5,401 eTix of the 186,972 total passes purchased in August.</p>
<p><strong>Weekly Ticket Sales</strong></p>
<p>In November, the percentage of weekly MTA eTix passes purchased by Metro-North and LIRR riders quadrupled as compared to the first month of availability. Weekly eTix sales increased from 4.1 percent of total weekly pass sales in August to 17 percent in November. Out of the 21,842 MTA weekly passes, 3,722 were purchased using the eTix app in November – up from 2,075 eTix of the 51,142 total passes purchased in August.</p>
<p><strong>Apple Pay and Masterpass</strong></p>
<p>The free MTA eTix app allows customers to purchase train tickets at any time, enhancing the MTA rider experience and making transactions easier than ever before. In early October, Governor Cuomo announced the addition of Apple Pay and Masterpass digital wallet technologies to MTA eTix, providing thousands of eTix customers more payment options to choose from.</p>
<p>The LIRR averages 151,632 weekday customers and Metro-North averages 137,755 weekday customers, making MTA's average weekday ridership approximately 289,387.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/mta/mta-headquarters" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">MTA Headquarters</a></div></div></div>Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:25:45 +0000adonovan309371 at http://www.mta.infoLIRR and Metro-North to Impose Alcohol Ban for 2016 SantaCon Eventhttp://www.mta.info/press-release/mta-headquarters/lirr-and-metro-north-impose-alcohol-ban-2016-santacon-event
<div class="field field-name-field-sub-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">MTA Police Will Enforce Restriction on Trains, at Stations and Terminals</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>To maintain orderly travel and safe station and terminal operations during this weekend’s SantaCon event, alcohol will not be permitted on MTA Long Island Rail Road and MTA Metro-North Railroad trains and in stations from noon on Saturday, December 10, through noon on Sunday, December 11. The timeframe overlaps with the Long Island Rail Road’s usual ban on alcohol between midnight and 5 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.</p>
<p>MTA police officers will be on duty at Penn Station, Grand Central Terminal and stations throughout the region, as well as on trains to enforce this restriction. The police will confiscate alcoholic beverages and issue summonses carrying fines or imprisonment. Violators may also be subject to removal from the train or station by police.</p>
<p>Both railroads impose temporary bans on occasion for the safety of customers and train crews.</p>
<p>For more information about Long Island Rail Road Rules and Regulations, visit: <a href="http://web.mta.info/lirr/about/Rules/Rules.htm">http://web.mta.info/lirr/about/Rules/Rules.htm</a></p>
<p>For more information about Metro-North Railroad Rules and Regulations, visit: <a href="http://web.mta.info/mta/police/rules_mnr.html">http://web.mta.info/mta/police/rules_mnr.html</a></p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/mta/mta-headquarters" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">MTA Headquarters</a></div></div></div>Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:22:39 +0000adonovan309366 at http://www.mta.infoMTA Announces Service Plans for Four-Day Thanksgiving Weekendhttp://www.mta.info/press-release/mta-headquarters/mta-announces-service-plans-four-day-thanksgiving-weekend-2
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Trains and buses operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will operate on special schedules on Wednesday, November 23, through Sunday, November 27, to accommodate the unique travel demands of Thanksgiving weekend. During the same time period, MTA Bridges and Tunnels will suspend maintenance at its nine crossings to facilitate increased travel.</div>
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New York City subways will operate on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day. The closest subway stations to the start of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade are the <img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/1.png" alt="1 Subway" /> at 79 Street and the <img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/c.png" alt="C Subway" /> at 81 Street. There will be additional service on the <img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/s.png" alt="S Subway" /> 42 Street Shuttle as well as increased early morning service on the <img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/1.png" alt="1 Subway" /> line. </div>
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The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad will provide extra early afternoon train service on Wednesday, November 23, to help travelers get an easier start to the holiday. Both railroads will offer off-peak fares and plenty of service to make travel a snap for shopping, dining and entertainment around the region. For additional details, please see the following links from<a href="http://www.mta.info/press-release/metro-north/metro-north-provides-extra-service-thanksgiving-holiday-weekend"> Metro-North</a> and<a href="http://www.mta.info/press-release/lirr/mta-long-island-rail-road-offering-extra-service-reduced-fares-extended"> the LIRR</a>.</div>
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Buses operated by MTA New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company will operate on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day. There are many routes that either do not operate on Sundays or do not run on part of the route at certain hours. Customers traveling on Thanksgiving Day should check Sunday schedules, lines and routes. </div>
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Customers travelling on Thanksgiving Day are advised to expect delays on all bus routes in Manhattan, especially those operating in Midtown, in and around the parade area. Due to street closures, crosstown traffic between 85 Street and 24 Street between Madison Av and 8 Av will be diverted. The following bus routes will be impacted by the parade: M4, M5, M7, M10, M20, M31, M34/34A SBS, M42, M50, M57, M66, M72, M79, M104, BxM2 Q32, QM2, QM4, QM5, QM6, and X1. Details will be provided at <a href="http://www.mta.info">www.mta.info</a> under “Service Status.” On Black Friday, November 27, service will operate on a weekday schedule with some exceptions listed at <a href="http://www.mta.info">http://www.mta.info</a></div>
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Staten Island Railway customers looking to get a head start on the Thanksgiving Day holiday will be able to catch earlier afternoon express train service on Wednesday, November 23 with MTA Staten Island Railway’s Early Departure Getaway schedule. Extra SIR trains will be added earlier in the afternoon beginning at 2:30 p.m. from the St. George Ferry Terminal. There will be one express train and one local train awaiting every boat until 7:50 p.m. On Thanksgiving Day, SIR will operate on a Saturday schedule. </div>
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MTA Bridges and Tunnels will suspend all lane closures related to routine maintenance and temporary construction work beginning 6 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, through the end of the morning rush on Monday, November 28, to accommodate motorists traveling throughout the busy travel weekend. Exceptions are the ongoing Fast Track Sandy Restoration work at the Queens Midtown Tunnel and at the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel through the weekend, and necessary work at the Henry Hudson Bridge northbound toll plaza. At least one lane in each direction will always remain open at both tunnels. Motorists can ease their trip by using E-ZPass.</div>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/mta/mta-headquarters" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">MTA Headquarters</a></div></div></div>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 16:48:41 +0000medaniels309206 at http://www.mta.infoGovernor Cuomo Announces Major Progress in MTA Subway Station Enhancement Initiativehttp://www.mta.info/press-release/mta-headquarters/governor-cuomo-announces-major-progress-mta-subway-station
<div class="field field-name-field-sub-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Contract to Be Awarded This Month for Work on First Three Stations: Brooklyn’s Prospect Avenue, 53rd Street and Bay Ridge Avenue Stations on the R Line; MTA to Issue Request for Proposals This Week for Four Reimagined Stations in Queens</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced two major milestones in the initiative to create new and improved subway stations throughout the New York metropolitan area as a part of his plan to reimagine the MTA for the 21st century. The MTA will award a contract this month for the first three stations, all located on the <img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/r.png" alt="R Subway" /> line in Brooklyn, and the Authority will issue a Request for Proposals this week for the second group of stations.</p>
<p>"New, modern subway stations across the system are an essential part of our efforts to rebuild and reimagine the MTA for the 21st Century," Governor Cuomo said. "These milestones demonstrate remarkable progress in the redesign and renovation process that will revamp these stations for current and future generations of New Yorkers.”</p>
<p>Contract Award for First Three Station Enhancements: This month the MTA will award a contract for the first three stations in the initiative: Prospect Avenue, 53rd Street Station and Bay Ridge Avenue, which are on the <img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/r.png" alt="R Subway" /> line in Brooklyn. The station enhancements include:</p>
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Enhanced lighting throughout the stations;</li>
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Improved signage for easier navigation, including digital, real-time updates on on-time performance at subway entrances, before customers even enter the station;</li>
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Inclusion of amenities, such as countdown clocks, improved cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi and new art, as well as security cameras;</li>
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Renovations will also consider the architectural legacy of each station, and remain sensitive to historical elements as the stations undergo redesign.</li>
</ul><p>Design and pre-construction surveys of existing conditions will be conducted to support the modernization of the three stations. These are the first of the stations that will be renovated using a single-contractor, design-build method to cut time and save money. The MTA board approved the $72.1 million contract at the Authority’s November meeting, awarding the work to Citnalta-Forte Joint Venture.</p>
<p>At the start of the projects, minor construction activities will be performed while the stations remain operational. However, in order to fast track the renovations, the stations will be temporarily closed, enabling the contractor to get in, get the work done, and get out in the shortest possible time frame. Contractors are incentivized to keep closures as short as possible. All major construction will be completed during the closures, with targeted closures of approximately 6 months at the Bay Ridge Avenue and 53rd Street stations, and Prospect Avenue station.</p>
<p>Work at all three stations is slated for completion within 12 months of the date of award.</p>
<p>The contract also includes concrete and steel repairs, new platform edges, waterproofing, upgraded electrical and communications systems, track wall and platform wall repairs, new stair finishes, and glass barriers in station mezzanines.</p>
<p><strong>Request For Proposals for Second Group of Stations To Undergo Upgrades</strong></p>
<p>This week MTA will issue a Request for Proposals for the second package of stations, located on the Astoria Line (<img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/n.png" alt="N Subway" /><img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/w.png" alt="W Subway" />) in Queens, including Broadway, 30th Avenue, 36th Avenue, and 39th Avenue stations. As part of the process, the MTA will evaluate proposals considering full and partial station closures in order to ensure that renovations are completed as quickly as possible.</p>
<p>Among the top criteria for awarding the Request for Proposals will be how quickly the contractor can complete the entire renovation process, and their ability to shorten the amount of time that each station is closed. In addition, incentives will be offered to encourage early completion.</p>
<p>Thomas Prendergast, MTA Chairman and CEO, said, "Issuing the RFP for these four stations directly reflects the Governor’s mandate for us to continue to build momentum for the program. We are determined to return new and improved stations that enhance the customer experience – and this is another step in that exciting process."</p>
<p><strong>Initial Announcement of Station Design Plan</strong></p>
<p>Governor Cuomo unveiled the ambitious design plan for stations during a July event at the Transit Museum in Brooklyn, and the MTA issued a Request for Proposal for the first three stations in the program: Prospect Avenue Station, 53rd Street Station, and Bay Ridge Avenue Station. At the completion of the project, the station enhancements will be distributed across the five boroughs. Renderings of the station enhancements are available here.</p>
<p><strong>Design Build Contracts</strong></p>
<p>At the direction of the Governor, the MTA is using design-build contracts for all of the stations. Design-build contracts place construction in the hands of private construction firms with the expertise to assure successful construction that is completed within the shortest possible time frame. The contractor assumes the risk for cost overruns and maintaining time schedules. The single team is responsible for both the design and construction of an entire project in order to ensure that coordination is seamless.</p>
<p><strong>Design Consultants</strong></p>
<p>In developing the standards for the reimagined stations the MTA worked with distinguished and world-renowned design consultants who possess extensive experience creating transit facilities. The lead designers, Grimshaw Architects, and Arup, program managers – both with offices in London and New York – spearheaded the stations’ initiative.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/mta/mta-headquarters" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">MTA Headquarters</a></div></div></div>Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:50:53 +0000adonovan309156 at http://www.mta.infoMTA Announces Fare and Toll Proposalshttp://www.mta.info/press-release/mta-headquarters/mta-announces-fare-and-toll-proposals
<div class="field field-name-field-sub-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Budget Discipline Allows for Lowest Increase Since 2009</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today unveiled two options for needed increase to fares and tolls over the next two years by less than 4 percent – or an average of 2 percent annually, consistent with the financial forecast made in July. The MTA’s continued discipline in keeping costs down has resulted in the lowest increase since 2009, when the MTA committed to a biennial schedule to keep adjustments as small and predictable as possible.</p>
<p>Just over half of the MTA’s $15.6 billion annual operating budget comes from fares and tolls. Yet the MTA has achieved nearly $1.8 billion in 2016 annual savings, with more cost cutting planned every year to hold increases to a minimum.</p>
<p>“The MTA continues to keep its promise to make sure that fare and toll increases, while necessary to keep our system running, remain as low and possible and that they are done in as equitable a way as possible,” said MTA Chairman and CEO Thomas F. Prendergast. “Fare and toll revenue cover just 51 percent the operating budget, which is why this modest increase is needed to ensure that subway, rail, bus and paratransit services continue operate safely and reliably and to fuel the region’s economic and financial growth.”</p>
<p>The proposals will be the subject of eight public hearings across the MTA region in December. The MTA Board will review public input before a final proposal is selected and voted on by the full Board in January. The new fares and tolls will take effect on March 19, 2017.</p>
<p>The following are details of the fare and toll options for each MTA service. Both options generate approximately the same revenue for the MTA.</p>
<p><strong>New York City Subway and Buses</strong></p>
<p>The MTA offers several ways to pay for rides on subways, buses and the Staten Island Railway. Two fare structures are being considered that treat the base fare and bonus rides differently, however changes to 7-day and 30-day unlimited ride MetroCards are the same in both proposals.</p>
<p>Proposed changes are as follows:</p>
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<p>Base MetroCard Fare/ Local Bus Cash Fare</p>
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<p align="center">$2.75</p>
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<p align="center">11% with $5.50 purchase</p>
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<p align="center">5% with $5.50 purchase</p>
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<p>Single Ride Ticket (base MetroCard/Cash Fare plus 25 cents)</p>
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<p>Express Bus Fare</p>
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<p>30-Day MetroCard</p>
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<p>7-Day MetroCard</p>
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<p>7-Day Express Bus Plus MetroCard</p>
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<p>Access-a-Ride Fare</p>
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</tr></tbody></table><p>Note: $1 fee for purchasing a new MetroCard remains unchanged.</p>
<p>A key distinction between the two options is the size of the bonus in reducing the cost of a ride. • In Plan A, the bonus for purchasing a roundtrip ticket stays at 28 cents, reducing the cost of a ride to $2.62 from $2.75. • In Plan B, the bonus jumps to 96 cents when purchasing a roundtrip ticket, reducing the cost for a ride to $2.59 from $3.</p>
<p>The most popular fare payments methods used are time-based and include a bonus; 52 percent of ride are taken using an unlimited ride pass. Monthly unlimited MetroCards increase 3.9 percent under both proposals; weekly unlimited MetroCards increase 3.2 percent under both proposals.</p>
<p>Approximately 40 percent of riders use the roundtrip MetroCard (with the added bonus).</p>
<p>Non-bonus MetroCards and cash on buses are used for 7 percent of trips while single-ride tickets are used for only 1 percent of trips. These prices would increase by 25 cents (the minimum required jump because of restrictions on coin use) or remain unchanged under the proposals.</p>
<p>Additional details are available at <a href="http://www.mta.info">www.mta.info</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad</strong></p>
<p>Fares to ride the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad are based on the distance traveled and are lower during less busy, off-peak times. Significant discounts are available from the one-way and round-trip price by purchasing 10-trip off-peak tickets and weekly and monthly unlimited-ride tickets.</p>
<p>For regular commuters – those using monthly and weekly tickets – the proposed increase is capped at 3.75 percent; monthly ticket increases are capped at a maximum of $15 for the longest trips; weekly ticket increases are capped at a maximum of $6.75 for the longest trips.</p>
<p>Other riders would see a fare increase of 4 percent or lower; however, because increases must occur in 25-cent increments, some single-trip rides would increase by as much as 6 percent (but by no more than 50 cents.)</p>
<p>Fares for travel to, from or within Connecticut are not affected by this proposal. (A Connecticut fare increase is scheduled to be implemented separately on December 1, 2016.)</p>
<p>Charts outlining the proposed prices for specific stations and types of tickets will be available at <a href="http://www.mta.info">www.mta.info</a>.</p>
<p><strong>MTA Bridges and Tunnels</strong></p>
<p>Proposed increases for car tolls for New York Customer Service Center (NYCSC) E-ZPass holders will increase by 4 percent or less. MTA Bridges and Tunnels also offers substantial discounts to residents of Staten Island and the Rockaways.</p>
<p>For non-E-ZPass users, increases are higher in order to encourage drivers to use it and in order to reduce congestion in advance of cashless tolling coming to bridges and tunnels.</p>
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<p><strong>Bronx-Whitestone Bridge</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Throgs Neck Bridge</strong></p>
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</tr><tr><td style="width:57.0%;">
<p>Car NYCSC E-ZPass</p>
</td>
<td style="width:19.0%;">
<p align="right">$11.08</p>
</td>
<td style="width:23.0%;">
<p align="right">$11.52</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td style="width:57.0%;">
<p>Staten Island Resident E-ZPass &gt;2 Trips/Month</p>
</td>
<td style="width:19.0%;">
<p align="right">$6.24</p>
</td>
<td style="width:23.0%;">
<p align="right">$6.48</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td style="width:57.0%;">
<p>Staten Island Resident E-ZPass</p>
</td>
<td style="width:19.0%;">
<p align="right">$6.60</p>
</td>
<td style="width:23.0%;">
<p align="right">$6.84</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td style="width:57.0%;">
<p>Staten Island Resident Token or E-Token</p>
</td>
<td style="width:19.0%;">
<p align="right">$8.86</p>
</td>
<td style="width:23.0%;">
<p align="right">$9.23</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td style="width:57.0%;">
<p>Car Cash or Tolls by Mail/Non-NYCSC E-ZPass</p>
</td>
<td style="width:19.0%;">
<p align="right">$16.00</p>
</td>
<td style="width:23.0%;">
<p align="right">$17.00</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td colspan="3" style="width:100.0%;">
<p><strong>Henry Hudson Bridge</strong></p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td style="width:57.0%;">
<p>Car NYCSC E-ZPass</p>
</td>
<td style="width:19.0%;">
<p align="right">$2.54</p>
</td>
<td style="width:23.0%;">
<p align="right">$2.64</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td style="width:57.0%;">
<p>Car Tolls By Mail/Non-NYCSC E-ZPass</p>
</td>
<td style="width:19.0%;">
<p align="right">$5.50</p>
</td>
<td style="width:23.0%;">
<p align="right">$6.00</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td colspan="3" style="width:100.0%;">
<p><strong>Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge</strong></p>
<p><strong>Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge</strong></p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td style="width:57.0%;">
<p>Car NYCSC E-ZPass</p>
</td>
<td style="width:19.0%;">
<p align="right">$2.08</p>
</td>
<td style="width:23.0%;">
<p align="right">$2.16</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td style="width:57.0%;">
<p>Rockaway Resident Token or E-Token</p>
</td>
<td style="width:19.0%;">
<p align="right">$1.86</p>
</td>
<td style="width:23.0%;">
<p align="right">$1.93</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td style="width:57.0%;">
<p>Rockaway Resident E-ZPass</p>
</td>
<td style="width:19.0%;">
<p align="right">$1.36</p>
</td>
<td style="width:23.0%;">
<p align="right">$1.41</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td style="width:57.0%;">
<p>Car Cash or Tolls by Mail/Non-NYCSC E-ZPass</p>
</td>
<td style="width:19.0%;">
<p align="right">$4.00</p>
</td>
<td style="width:23.0%;">
<p align="right">$4.25</p>
</td>
</tr><tr><td style="width:57.0%;">
<p>Minor Token or E-Token</p>
</td>
<td style="width:19.0%;">
<p align="right">$2.67</p>
</td>
<td style="width:23.0%;">
<p align="right">$2.83</p>
</td>
</tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Public Review Process</strong></p>
<p>The MTA’s public review process will enable MTA Board members to receive testimony delivered at eight public hearings throughout the MTA’s service territory, through written statements accepted via email and regular mail, and through transcripts of videotaped public comments.</p>
<p>There will be one public hearing in each of the five boroughs of New York City and one each on Long Island and in the northern suburbs east and west of the Hudson River. The hearings will be held at fully ADA-accessible locations until the scheduled ending time or all registered speakers have spoken, whichever is later. Members of the public can register to speak in advance by calling (646) 252-6777 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. To enable all members of the public to testify, the MTA asks that all remarks be kept to three minutes or less.</p>
<p>The dates and locations of the hearings are as follows.</p>
<p><strong>Monday, December 5, 2016:</strong><br />
Queens – The Milton G. Bassin Performing Arts Center at York College, Main Stage Theater, 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, NY. Registration period is open from 4 to 8 p.m. Hearing begins at 5 p.m.<br />
By Subway: <img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/e.png" alt="E Subway" /><img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/j.png" alt="J Subway" /><img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/z.png" alt="Z Subway" /> to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer<br />
By Bus: Q20A, Q44-LTD, Q111, Q112, Q114-LTD</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday, December 6, 2016:</strong><br />
Staten Island – College of Staten Island, Center for the Arts at College of Staten Island, The Williamson Theater Bldg 1P, 2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY. Registration period is open from 5 to 9 p.m. Hearing begins at 6 p.m.<br />
By Bus: From St George Ferry Terminal take the S62 or S92-LTD bus<br />
From Brooklyn: Take the S93-LTD to College of Staten Island. Or take the S53 and transfer to the S62 or S92-LTD at Victory Blvd.</p>
<p><strong>Wednesday, December 7, 2016:</strong><br />
Long Island – Hilton Long Island/Huntington, Salon C &amp; D, 598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville, NY. Registration period is open from 4 to 8 p.m. Hearing begins at 5 p.m.<br />
By LIRR: Nearest station is Farmingdale, or take LIRR to Amityville Station, then take the S1 bus north, or take LIRR to Huntington Station, take the S1 bus south.</p>
<p><strong>Thursday, December 8, 2016:</strong><br />
Manhattan – Baruch College, Baruch Performing Arts Center, Mason Hall, 17 Lexington Avenue at 23rd Street, New York, NY.<br />
Registration period is open from 4 to 8 p.m. Hearing begins at 5 p.m.<br />
By Subway: <img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/r.png" alt="R Subway" /><img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/w.png" alt="W Subway" /> to 23 St, <img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/6.png" alt="6 Subway" /> to 23 St<br />
By Bus: M23, M101-LTD, M102, M103<br />
Bus Transfers: M1, M2, M3 (all northbound bus routes to Baruch College)</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday, December 13, 2016:</strong><br />
Bronx – Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture, Main Theater, 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street, Bronx, NY<br />
Registration period is open from 4 to 8 p.m. Hearing begins at 5 p.m.<br />
By Subway: <img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/2.png" alt="2 Subway" /><img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/4.png" alt="4 Subway" /><img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/5.png" alt="5 Subway" /> to 149 Street-Grand Concourse<br />
By Bus: Bx1, Bx1-LTD, Bx13, Bx19</p>
<p><strong>Thursday, December 15, 2016:</strong><br />
West of Hudson – Crowne Plaza Suffern, Montebello Ballroom, 3 Executive Blvd, Suffern, NY. Registration period is open from 4 to 8 p.m. Hearing begins at 5 p.m.<br />
By Metro-North: from Hoboken Terminal New Jersey to Suffern Station where taxi service is available</p>
<p><strong>Monday, December 19, 2016: </strong><br />
Brooklyn – Walt Whitman Theater at Brooklyn College, 2900 Campus Road (near the junction of Nostrand Avenue and Avenue H), Brooklyn, NY. Registration period is open from 5 to 9 p.m. Hearing begins at 6 p.m.<br />
By Subway: <img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/2.png" alt="2 Subway" /><img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/5.png" alt="5 Subway" /> to Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College<br />
By Bus: B6, B11, B41, B41-LTD, B44, B44 SBS, B103, Q35</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday, December 20, 2016:</strong><br />
Westchester – New York Power Authority, Jaguar Room, 123 Main Street (Enter on Hamilton Ave.), White Plains, NY. Registration period is open from 4 to 8 p.m. Hearing begins at 5 p.m.<br />
By Metro-North: to White Plains Station</p>
<p>Members of the public who wish to submit comments via email can do so through our website at <a href="http://www.mta.info">www.mta.info</a>, or by letter to MTA Government Affairs, 20th Floor, 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004.</p>
<p>Customers may also visit the satellite facilities on the dates and times listed below where comments will be videotaped. All comments will be transcribed and made part of the permanent record of these hearings. Please note there is a 3-minute time limit for each individual’s videotaped session, and there will be no opportunity for question-and-answer.</p>
<p><strong>NYC Transit Headquarters, 3 Stone St., Manhattan</strong><br />
Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 9 a.m. to noon<br />
By Subway: <img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/r.png" alt="R Subway" /><img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/w.png" alt="W Subway" /> to Whitehall St; <img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/4.png" alt="4 Subway" /><img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/5.png" alt="5 Subway" /> to Bowling Green; <img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/1.png" alt="1 Subway" /> to South Ferry<br />
By Bus: M5, M5-LTD, M15, M15 SBS, M20, X1, X10</p>
<p><strong>LIRR Hicksville Station</strong><br />
Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 6 to 10 a.m.<br />
Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus service to Hicksville Station: N20, N20L, N24, N48, N49, N73, N74, N78, N79, N80, N81</p>
<p><strong>LIRR Ronkonkoma Station</strong><br />
Thursday, December 15, 2016, 6 to 10 a.m.<br />
By Bus: S57 bus to Ronkonkoma Station</p>
<p><strong>Metro-North Poughkeepsie Station</strong><br />
Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 5 to 8 p.m.<br />
Pedestrian Overpass Waiting Room</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/mta/mta-headquarters" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">MTA Headquarters</a></div></div></div>Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:52:18 +0000adonovan309121 at http://www.mta.infoGovernor Cuomo Announces New Payment Options for MTA eTixhttp://www.mta.info/press-release/lirr/governor-cuomo-announces-new-payment-options-mta-etix
<div class="field field-name-field-sub-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Apple Pay and Masterpass Added to Mobile Ticketing App, Offering Easy, Secure &amp; Fast Ways to Pay</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the addition of Apple Pay and Masterpass digital wallet technology to MTA eTix, the mobile ticketing app that enables Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road customers to purchase their tickets anywhere, anytime. Starting tomorrow morning, customers of these services will be able to use both services to purchase one way, round trip, ten trip, weekly, CityTickets -- as well and monthly passes —through MTA eTix.</p>
<p> "We have worked tirelessly to rebuild and reimagine New York's transit system for the 21st century and a key part of those efforts is to incorporate the amenities that modern day riders demand," Governor Cuomo said. "By adding the use of cutting edge technology like Apple Pay and Masterpass, we are not only making mass transit easier to use, but are also improving the overall experience of riders."</p>
<p> Earlier this summer, Governor Cuomo announced that MTA eTix, which had been scheduled for completion by the end of 2016, would be accelerated so the riders of both railroads would be able to use the app by the end of the summer. The roll out began on June 30 with the LIRR Port Washington Branch and Metro-North Hudson Line. It then became available on Metro-North's Harlem Line on July 25 and finally became available on the rest of the LIRR and Metro-North's New Haven Line on August 22.</p>
<p> MTA Chairman and CEO Thomas F. Prendergast said, "We're pleased to welcome both Apple Pay and Masterpass to the eTix experience. We believe that the addition of these secure payment options will help us to do an even better job of meeting the needs of our customers, and we look forward to further building the user-base for the app in the weeks and months ahead."</p>
<p> <strong>Apple Pay</strong></p>
<p>The addition of Apple Pay to the MTA eTix app for Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road provides a convenient option that eliminates the need to type in any credit card numbers, billing info, or security codes to complete a transaction. Apple Pay is easy to set up and users will continue to receive all of the rewards and benefits offered by credit and debit cards.</p>
<p> To use Apple Pay in the MTA eTix app, a customer<strike>s</strike> simply selects the ticket or pass they wish to purchase, selects "Pay with Apple Pay" and completes the payment using the Touch ID feature.</p>
<p> Security and privacy are important Apple Pay features. When customers use a credit or debit card with Apple Pay, the actual card numbers are not stored on the device, nor on Apple servers. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted and securely stored in the Secure Element on your device. Each transaction is authorized with a one-time unique dynamic security code.</p>
<p> Apple Pay Vice President Jennifer Bailey said, "The New York commute just got that much easier thanks to Apple Pay in the MTA eTix app. Now you can skip the line entirely to buy train tickets right on your iPhone."</p>
<p> Apple Pay works with iPhone 6 and later. For more information on Apple Pay, visit: <a href="http://www.apple.com/apple-pay/">http://www.apple.com/apple-pay/</a>.</p>
<p> <strong>Masterpass</strong></p>
<p>Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road riders can now choose Masterpass as a payment option within the MTA eTix app on any iOS or Android device. Masterpass securely stores all card details, from the consumer’s chosen Mastercard or other network branded card, allowing for quick and simple payment.</p>
<p> Masterpass, a digital payment service from Mastercard that enables consumers to look no further than their own trusted bank to make fast, simple and secure digital payments – across devices and channels – anywhere they want to shop: online, in-app, and in-store using contactless technology. Masterpass helps make the process of buying a ticket with MTA eTix easier than ever, and leverages the most advanced methods of payment security available today.</p>
<p> For more information on Masterpass, visit <a href="http://www.masterpass.com">www.masterpass.com</a>.</p>
<p> Mastercard North America President Craig Vosburg said, "Mastercard is working with the world's leading cities and industry partners to remove the friction that slows down how people move around them. The integration of Masterpass into the MTA eTix app is a tremendous showcase of progress on this commitment as we look to build out a seamless user experience for commuters in New York. In today’s fast-paced, always connected world, people expect to have access to payment solutions that deliver a simple and secure experience and this collaboration truly delivers on that."</p>
<p> <strong>About MTA eTix</strong></p>
<p>MTA eTix empowers LIRR and Metro-North customers to board using their smartphone instead of a paper ticket, as well as check schedules and see train service status, which interconnects with the popular Train Time apps for Metro-North and the LIRR. The app also offers account management tools, giving railroad customers the ability to secure refunds for unused mobile tickets, request duplicate receipts, and manage profile info such as password and linked credit card numbers. More information about the app is available at <a href="http://www.mta.info/mta-eTix">http://www.mta.info/mta-eTix</a>.</p>
<p> Individuals interested in accessing MTA eTix can do so at the links below:</p>
<p> <a href="https://appsto.re/us/JJZ2bb.i">For iOS Devices</a></p>
<p> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mta.mobileapp">For Android Devices</a></p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/mta/mta-headquarters" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">MTA Headquarters</a></div></div></div>Tue, 04 Oct 2016 18:31:07 +0000adonovan308751 at http://www.mta.infoGovernor Cuomo Unveils New Pennsylvania Station-Farley Complex Including MTA Will Fully Redesign Both LIRR-Connected Subway Stations – the A,C,E and 1,2,3 at 34th Streethttp://www.mta.info/press-release/mta-headquarters/governor-cuomo-unveils-new-pennsylvania-station-farley-complex
<div class="field field-name-field-sub-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Governor Announces New Moynihan Train Hall Housing Both Amtrak and LIRR Ticketing and Waiting Areas, Governor Also Announces Reimagining of LIRR Concourse</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today unveiled sweeping plans for the complete transformation of the historic James A. Farley Post Office into a world-class transportation hub. At the Association for a Better New York, the Governor announced the selection of a developer-builder team including three companies, Related Companies, Vornado Realty LP, and Skanska AB to redevelop the Farley Building, creating a new 255,000 square foot Train Hall to house passenger facilities for the Long Island Rail Road and Amtrak.</p>
<p>In addition to constructing the Farley Train Hall, the Governor announced the joint venture will create 112,000 square feet of retail and nearly 588,000 square feet of office space within the Farley Building. Preconstruction work will begin this fall, with the new Train Hall expected to be completed by December 2020.</p>
<p>The Governor also announced that the MTA will at the same time initiate the comprehensive redesign of the LIRR’s existing 33rd Street concourse at Penn Station and an extensive renovation to the adjacent Seventh and Eighth Avenue subway stations. Construction on the LIRR concourse and the subway stations will conclude by or before completion of the work on the Farley Train Hall. The redesign will include nearly tripling the width of the existing corridor, which will significantly decrease congestion and result in notably higher ceilings – providing bright lighting, new way-finding, ticketing and informational systems.</p>
<p>“New York’s tomorrow depends on what we do today, and the new Moynihan Train Hall will be a world-class 21st century transportation hub,” said Governor Cuomo. “With more than twice the passengers of all JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports combined, the current Penn Station is overcrowded, decrepit, and claustrophobic. The Moynihan Train Hall will have more space than Grand Central’s main concourse, housing both Amtrak and LIRR ticketing and waiting areas, along with state-of-the-art security features, a modern, digital passenger experience, and a host of dining and retail options. This is not a plan – this is what’s going to happen. People are going to walk through this station and recognize that this is New York.”</p>
<p>View the Governor's presentation unveiling the new Pennsylvania Station-Farley Complex at this link: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9WoNUiG0FSMUk8zQVpXSXFwdm8/view?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9WoNUiG0FSMUk8zQVpXSXFwdm8/view?usp=sharing</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Moynihan Train Hall</strong></p>
<p>In January, Empire State Development, the MTA, LIRR and Amtrak issued an RFP soliciting proposals for the comprehensive redevelopment of the historic Farley Building, including a Train Hall and the surrounding office and retail space. RFP responses were received in April and reviewed by a panel of private and public experts from the real estate, construction, design and finance fields.</p>
<p>Related, Vornado, and Skanska have all provided guarantees to complete the $1.595 billion project on time and, as part of the agreement, will pay the state a total of approximately $600 million in recognition to the value of the development opportunity within the Farley Building. The remainder of the project will be supported by $570 million from Empire State Development and $425 million from a combination of Amtrak, LIRR, Port Authority and federal government sources.</p>
<p>The Moynihan Train Hall will include shops and restaurants located under a new skylight on the building’s historic and architecturally dramatic steel trusses. The building will increase floor space 50 percent from Penn Station, and service riders on the LIRR, Amtrak and eventually accommodate passengers from Metro-North. A total of nine platforms and 17 tracks will be accessible from the Train Hall.</p>
<p>In addition to the Train Hall, RVS will redevelop the entire Farley Post Office Building to include approximately 700,000 square feet of office and retail space which will result in the creation of thousands of new construction and permanent jobs.</p>
<p>The project will use union labor and has committed to fully meet the Governor’s nation-leading goal of 30 percent of the work completed by Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises.</p>
<p><strong>Penn Station</strong></p>
<p>A dramatic redesign of the LIRR portions of Penn Station will significantly improve passenger experience and circulation. The plan will include nearly tripling the width of the 33rd Street Corridor, which is among the busiest sections of Penn Station and stretches along the station’s lower level from Seventh to Eighth Avenue. Other improvements will include upgraded lighting and wayfinding, and digital screens to convey information and create a modern passenger experience. It is anticipated that the majority of the corridor improvements will be completed simultaneous to the Train Hall’s opening, with other elements completed sooner. Construction of the new LIRR corridor will cost an estimated $170 million.</p>
<p>The MTA will issue an RFP for the preliminary design of Penn Station improvements to pre-qualified consulting firms today. A contract is expected to be awarded by the end of 2016.</p>
<p>The transformational redesign also includes upgrading the two subway stations at Penn Station. Many of these improvements to subway stations on Seventh and Eighth Avenues are expected as early as 2018 and will cost approximately $50 million.</p>
<p>The first phase of construction, to create a concourse west of Eighth Avenue, is nearing completion. The concourse will provide direct access to LIRR and Amtrak tracks and will connect the future Moynihan Train Hall to Penn Station underground via 33rd Street. New plazas and street level entrances into the Farley Building on either side of the monumental staircase will provide access to this new, lower concourse as well as speed boarding and exiting for passengers.</p>
<p>In January, Empire State Development, Amtrak, and the MTA issued a Request for Expressions of Interest for redeveloping Penn Station. As Amtrak relocates to the Moynihan Train Hall, the RFEI responses provided ideas for the future proposed redevelopment of the current Amtrak concourse that will be incorporated into concepts previously suggested by the railway operators. ESD will partner with Amtrak on the creation of an RFP for the concourse.</p>
<p>Ultimately, all of these coordinated efforts will result in a bolder, fully modernized Penn-Farley Complex, with increased passenger capacity, inviting entrances and access points, and a state-of-the-art Train Hall at the Farley Building across Eighth Avenue. All work will be compatible with future plans to add platform and track capacity to Penn Station in conjunction with the completion of the Gateway Program.</p>
<p>“Under Governor Cuomo’s leadership, New York State is rebuilding, replacing, and expanding vital infrastructure in exciting and fiscally responsible ways,” said Empire State Development President, CEO &amp; Commissioner Howard Zemsky. “The new Penn-Farley Complex will have office space, retail stores, and restaurants, and will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs.”</p>
<p>“The new Farley Train Hall will streamline travel into and through the region for the 230,000 LIRR daily passengers and millions of subway riders through the vastly improved Seventh and Eighth Avenues stations,” said MTA Chairman &amp; CEO Tom Prendergast. “Governor Cuomo has turned what for decades was merely rhetoric about investing in infrastructure into reality, and the improved MTA travel experience and resulting regional economy boost will be felt long into the future.”</p>
<p>Amtrak Board Chairman Anthony R. Coscia said, “We applaud Governor Cuomo's leadership in transforming the Farley Post Office building into a state-of-the-art rail station. In addition to the new Moynihan Train Hall, which will serve as Amtrak’s future station in Manhattan, this project will allow for enhancements at Penn Station that will significantly improve the customer experience for its many users. Taken together with the infrastructure improvements being advanced under the Gateway Program, Amtrak is committed to working with New York State and other key stakeholders to advance the investments befitting America’s busiest train station.”</p>
<p>Congressman José E. Serrano said, “This important effort will expand New Yorkers’ access to state of the art, safe, and reliable transportation. Renovating the Moynihan Train Hall, the LIRR Concourse, and the Amtrak Portion of Penn Station will modernize a key part of New York’s public transportation. The Moynihan Train Hall project had been on hold for many years and I am glad to see Governor Cuomo taking the necessary steps to move it forward,” said Congressman Serrano.</p>
<p>Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney said, “I am thrilled that Governor Cuomo has come forward with a bold new plan to renovate and transform Penn Station and move ahead with Moynihan Train Hall in the Farley Building,” said Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney. “Anyone who has spent time in the existing structure of Penn Station can see how woefully inadequate it is for the needs of the hundreds of thousands of commuters who pass through it every day, and the addition of the Farley Complex will make for a much more pleasant experience for passengers on Amtrak and LIRR, and a more pleasant transfer to local subways. After 20 years of waiting, we will now have a train station we can be proud of.”</p>
<p>Senate Majority Leader John J. Flanagan said, “Penn Station is the busiest transportation hub in the country, and this new complex will allow New York City to meet the demand with state-of-the-art facilities and a more modern infrastructure. When this project is finished, the Penn Station-Farley Complex renovation will significantly ease the commute for thousands of New Yorkers, and create hundreds of new jobs.”</p>
<p>State Senate Co-Coalition Leader Jeff Klein said, "Penn Station needs a makeover and Governor Cuomo's plan will upgrade our infrastructure to finally bring our railways into modernity, enhancing passenger experience with shops, restaurants and upgraded technology. Today marks the first step in two decades with construction commencing this fall at the Moynihan Train Hall and with other exciting upgrades to come.”</p>
<p>State Senator and Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, “Greater utilization of mass transportation options will help save commuter time and money and reduce vehicle congestion and pollution. Additionally, the renovations and new construction will lead to more jobs and increased tourism. I commend Governor Cuomo for this wise infrastructure investment to help transform the James Farley Post Office into a mass-transit hub and for his efforts to help renovate Moynihan Train Hall.”</p>
<p>Senator Adriano Espaillat said, “A gateway to many of New York’s transportation arteries, Penn Station is integral to the daily lives of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers, and this project will dramatically improve their travel experiences. New York City is the greatest city in the world and we deserve a new Penn Station to showcase everything New York City has to offer. I applaud Governor Cuomo for this visionary announcement, and look forward to a new, transformed Penn-Farley complex.”</p>
<p>Senator Brad Hoylman, "Penn Station is a New York landmark, but for years it has not lived up to the standards we value as New Yorkers. Across our state, Governor Cuomo’s visionary plan for 21st century infrastructure - from our upstate airports to the new Penn-Farley Complex - is taking shape and fortifying our transportation network. We are building for tomorrow, and Penn-Farley is a cornerstone in this tremendous plan. Now, New Yorkers can look forward to walking through the station's corridors, enjoying modern amenities and getting to and from their destinations with greater ease."</p>
<p>Assemblymember Richard Gottfried said, “Thanks to Governor Cuomo’s leadership and vision to transform New York’s infrastructure, we can look forward to a new travel experience for residents and travelers. This state-of-the-art transit center will make travel easier, more efficient and less crowded for everyone. I applaud the Governor for pushing this project forward and we look forward to the creation of construction jobs throughout development and permanent jobs at the new hub once completed.”</p>
<p>New York City Councilman Corey Johnson said, “With the redesign of the Penn-Farley complex, Governor Cuomo has taken a major step forward in making his vision for a better New York a reality. With new shopping opportunities, increased passenger capacity and state of the art facilities, the new Penn-Farley complex will not only enhance the experience of the every-day traveler, but invite visitors to a New York that is bigger, better and on the move.”</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/mta/mta-headquarters" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">MTA Headquarters</a></div></div></div>Tue, 27 Sep 2016 18:06:12 +0000medaniels308641 at http://www.mta.infoMetro-North and Long Island Rail Road Make it Easy to Catch the Jets and Giants at MetLife Stadiumhttp://www.mta.info/press-release/mta-headquarters/metro-north-and-long-island-rail-road-make-it-easy-catch-jets-and
<div class="field field-name-field-sub-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">One Ticket Covers the Ride to the Meadowlands Sports Complex </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Calling all football fans! The MTA wants to make it easy for you to get to New York Jets and New York Giants home games at MetLife Stadium all season long, and all other stadium events including college games. Whether you’re coming from Long Island, the Hudson Valley or Connecticut, take the train to the game to avoid traffic and parking hassles, and pay with just one ticket to make the trip.</p>
<p>Wherever you’re starting from, all rail travel to the Meadowlands Sports Complex is covered by just a single ticket that is accepted on either the Long Island Rail Road or Metro-North Railroad, as well as NJ TRANSIT for the New Jersey portion of the trip. Customers can purchase tickets to the Meadowlands Sports Complex through at any Metro-North or Long Island Rail Road ticket office, ticket machine. When buying your ticket at a machine, select “M” and then Meadowlands as your destination. Customers should hold on to these special joint tickets to use on NJ Transit for connecting service to and from the Meadowlands.</p>
<p>For more information on purchasing train tickets, train schedules and a game schedule, please visit: <a href="http://web.mta.info/mnr/html/meadowlands/footballtrain.php#buy">http://web.mta.info/mnr/html/meadowlands/footballtrain.php#buy</a></p>
<p>Below are service details for each area served by the MTA’s railroad network.</p>
<p><strong>New Haven Line Direct Service for Sunday 1 p.m. Games</strong></p>
<p>For games on Sunday at 1 p.m., Metro-North and NJ TRANSIT have teamed up to operate a special New Haven Line train departing from New Haven’s Union Station at 8:40 a.m., with additional stops at West Haven, Fairfield Metro, Fairfield, Bridgeport, Westport, South Norwalk, Darien, Stamford, Greenwich, Rye and Larchmont. The train provides direct through-service (a one seat ride!) via Penn Station-NY to NJ TRANSIT’s Secaucus Junction. At Secaucus, customers can change trains for a ten minute shuttle train to the Meadowlands Sports Complex, where it arrives at 11:36 a.m.</p>
<p>After the game, customers can take the 5:10 p.m. departure from the Meadowlands Sports Complex to Secaucus Junction. At Secaucus Junction, customers can connect with the 5:38 p.m. train to Penn Station-NY for direct service back to those New Haven Line stations.</p>
<p>For more details, visit: <a href="http://web.mta.info/mnr/html/meadowlands/footballtrain.php">http://web.mta.info/mnr/html/meadowlands/footballtrain.php</a></p>
<p><strong>Non-Direct Harlem Line, Hudson Line &amp; New Haven Line Service for All Games</strong></p>
<p>Customers can ride any train to Grand Central Terminal then ride the subway, walk or catch a cab to Penn Station-NY. To take the subway, board the 42nd Street S Shuttle for a 90-second trip to Times Square, then transfer to the downtown 123 for a one-stop ride to 34th Street-Penn Station.</p>
<p>At Penn Station-NY customers can transfer to NJ Transit service to the Meadowlands Sports Complex. After the game, there are many NJ TRANSIT trains returning to Penn Station-NY.</p>
<p>For more details, visit: <a href="http://web.mta.info/mnr/html/meadowlands/footballtrain.php">http://web.mta.info/mnr/html/meadowlands/footballtrain.php</a></p>
<p><strong>Long Island Rail Road</strong></p>
<p>Customers can board any regularly scheduled Long Island Rail Road train to Penn Station to connect with NJ TRANSIT service to the Meadowlands. Trains are not scheduled as direct connections, so customers are encouraged to plan accordingly. Those who are traveling to Penn Station using LIRR monthly or weekly ticket should purchase NJ TRANSIT tickets to the Meadowlands before boarding NJ TRANSIT trains (tip: use ticket machines in NJT waiting area).</p>
<p>Meadowlands tickets are not sold on-board or from Penn Station and or stations in Brooklyn. For additional information on LIRR’s “One-Ticket Ride” to the Meadowlands, please see:<a href="http://http://web.mta.info/lirr/getaways/TrainToTheGame/MeadowlandsService.htm"> http://web.mta.info/lirr/getaways/TrainToTheGame/MeadowlandsService.htm</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Pascack Valley Line and Port Jervis Line Service</strong></p>
<p>Rockland County and Orange County customers can take any Pascack Valley Line or Port Jervis Line train to Secaucus Junction for a connecting NJ TRANSIT train to the Meadowlands. Customers from east of the Hudson River can consider this option as well. Stations on the Pascack Valley Line and Port Jervis Line can be reached via Hudson River crossings such as the Tappan Zee Bridge, Bear Mountain Bridge and Newburgh Beacon Bridge, and parking at all New York State stations on these lines is free of charge on the weekend.</p>
<p>Timetables for the Port Jervis Line and Pascack Valley Line are available here: <a href="http://web.mta.info/mnr/html/planning/schedules/pdf/WoHMay152016.pdf">http://web.mta.info/mnr/html/planning/schedules/pdf/WoHMay152016.pdf</a></p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/mta/mta-headquarters" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">MTA Headquarters</a></div></div></div>Thu, 08 Sep 2016 19:36:41 +0000medaniels308436 at http://www.mta.infoGovernor Cuomo Issues Update on Tropical Storm Hermine & Directs Additional Pre-Deployment of Essential Assets to New York City and Long Islandhttp://www.mta.info/press-release/mta-headquarters/governor-cuomo-issues-update-tropical-storm-hermine-directs
<div class="field field-name-field-sub-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">MTA and Port Authority Surging Additional Personnel to Execute Pre-Storm Hardening Procedures</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today urged New Yorkers to prepare for potentially hazardous weather due to Tropical Storm Hermine that is moving up the East Coast, and will impact Southern Westchester, New York City and Long Island – areas which are now both under a Tropical Storm Warning – beginning Sunday through Tuesday. The storm is expected to last longer than initially anticipated across the downstate region. The Governor is activating the State Emergency Operations Center beginning Sunday at noon, and State Emergency Personnel are actively monitoring the storm as it approaches. Stockpile resources in the downstate region – including sandbags, high-axle vehicles, pumps and generators – are prepared for deployment, and the National Guard is on alert throughout the region.</p>
<p>"As Hermine approaches, we are taking every action necessary to protect New Yorkers and our most vulnerable infrastructure across downstate,” Governor Cuomo said. "We are monitoring the storm's progression around the clock and, while the latest forecasts spare our state from the brunt of the storm, I have directed emergency response officials to pre-deploy high axle vehicles and swift water rescue teams in the event of localized flooding. I urge residents and visitors to check local weather reports before traveling tomorrow and Monday and to stay informed by using NY Alert‎."</p>
<p>Tropical Storm Hermine is moving east/northeast and is expected to slow down Sunday and into Monday and stall over Long Island through Wednesday. All coastal areas in New York are in a Storm Surge Watch and it is expected to escalate into a Storm Surge Warning as the storm nears New York State. The storm will bring heavy rains, dangerous rip currents, high waves, beach erosion and coastal flooding, especially in the back bays of Long Island. Wind gusts of 60 mph are predicted for the Long Island area beginning Sunday morning. While the center of the storm is expected to remain south and eventually east of Long Island, impacts will occur well away from its center.</p>
<p><strong>Governor Directs Additional Pre-Deployment of Essential Assets to Region</strong></p>
<p>The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has deployed additional personnel to assist with storm preparations throughout the region. Most weekend work has been canceled and their Incident Command Center will be activated as of 8 p.m. this evening. Crews are out inspecting pumps and drains throughout the system and pump trains are also being staged and readied for deployment. Trains are also being moved out of the Coney Island and 207 St Yards to secure areas of the system ahead of rainfall. Additionally, the NYC Subway system, the Long Island Railroad, New York City Buses and Bridges and Tunnels are preparing for any storm surge and are closely monitoring wind conditions that could impact any part of the system.</p>
<p><strong>Governor Activating State Emergency Operations Center</strong></p>
<p>At the direction of Governor Cuomo, the New York State Emergency Operations Center will be activated on Sunday at noon. The following agencies will be represented:</p>
<ul><li>
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services</li>
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New York State Police</li>
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Division of Military and Naval Affairs</li>
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority</li>
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Port Authority of NY and NJ</li>
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Office of Emergency Management</li>
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Office of Fire Prevention and Control</li>
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Office of Interoperable Emergency Communications</li>
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Department of Health</li>
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Department of Transportation</li>
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New York State Thruway Authority</li>
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Department of Environmental Conservation</li>
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Public Service Commission</li>
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Information Technology Services</li>
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American Red Cross</li>
</ul><p>Additionally, personnel from State Office of Emergency Management, State Police, Department of Transportation, Military and Naval Affairs, and MTA are staffing the Nassau and Suffolk County Emergency Operations Centers in advance of the storm.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/mta/mta-headquarters" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">MTA Headquarters</a></div></div></div>Sun, 04 Sep 2016 00:13:07 +0000adonovan308351 at http://www.mta.infoMTA Provides Service Details for Labor Day Weekendhttp://www.mta.info/press-release/mta-headquarters/mta-provides-service-details-labor-day-weekend-3
<div class="field field-name-field-sub-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Extra Getaway Services on Friday, September 2, Will Start the Weekend</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>To help you enjoy the last unofficial weekend of summer, and kick off a long Labor Day weekend, MTA railroads will provide extra service on Friday, September 2. All MTA services will operate on reduced schedules on Labor Day, Monday, September 5. Details are below.</p>
<p><strong>Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad</strong></p>
<p>On Friday, September 2, the LIRR will offer 10 extra afternoon trains departing Penn Station and Metro-North will offer 17 extra afternoon trains departing Grand Central Terminal. For customers departing for Orange and Rockland Counties, Metro-North will offer an extra departure from Hoboken on the Port Jervis Line, with connecting service from Penn Station.</p>
<p>For details, please see the attached press releases from <a href="http://www.mta.info/press-release/metro-north/metro-north-takes-hard-work-out-enjoying-labor-day-weekend-1">Metro-North</a> and <a href="http://www.mta.info/press-release/lirr/lirr-adding-extra-early-afternoon-eastbound-service-friday-september-2-early">the Long Island Rail Road</a>.</p>
<p><strong>New York City Subways and Buses</strong></p>
<p>MTA New York City Transit subways and buses and MTA Bus Company buses will operate on a Sunday schedule on Labor Day, Monday, September 5.</p>
<p>Because of the J’Ouvert Parade on Monday, September 5, from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. in Brooklyn, the Church Av <img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/2.png" alt="2 Subway" /> station will be closed and bypassed from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. on Monday, September 5. Buses in the area will be rerouted.</p>
<p>Because of the West Indian-American Day Parade on Monday, September 5, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, certain subway entrances in the parade area may be affected and buses in the area will be rerouted. The Eastern Pakwy- Brooklyn Museum <img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/2.png" alt="2 Subway" /><img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/3.png" alt="3 Subway" /><img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/4.png" alt="4 Subway" /> station will be closed and bypassed from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, September 5. At Crown Hts-Utica Av <img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/3.png" alt="3 Subway" /><img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/4.png" alt="4 Subway" /> station, certain staircases will be designated entrance/exit only. <img src="/sites/all/themes/mta/images/subway_bullets/4.png" alt="4 Subway" /> trains will make local stops in Brooklyn.</p>
<p><strong>Staten Island Railway</strong></p>
<p>Staten Island Railway (SIR) customers looking to get a head start on their three-day weekend will be able to catch earlier afternoon express train service on Friday, September 2, with Staten Island Railway’s Early Departure Getaway schedule. This schedule means extra SIR trains will be added earlier in the afternoon beginning at 2:30 p.m. from the St. George Ferry Terminal. There will be one express train and one local train awaiting every boat until 7:50 p.m. SIR will operate on a Sunday Schedule on Labor Day, Monday September 5.</p>
<p><strong>Bridges and Tunnels</strong></p>
<p>MTA Bridges and Tunnels will suspend all lane closures related to routine maintenance and temporary construction work beginning 6 a.m. on Friday, September 2, through the end of the morning rush on Tuesday, September 6, to accommodate motorists traveling throughout the busy travel weekend. Exceptions are the ongoing Fast Track Sandy Restoration work at the Queens Midtown Tunnel on Friday, and at the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel through the weekend. At least one lane in each direction will always remain open at both tunnels. Motorists can ease their trip by using EZPass.</p>
<p>For all services, customers are encouraged to visit <a href="http://www.mta.info">www.mta.info</a> for “Current Service Changes” and “Planned Service Changes” or use Tripplanner+ to plan rides. Subscribe to our free email or text message service alerts at mymtaalerts.com.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/mta/mta-headquarters" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">MTA Headquarters</a></div></div></div>Mon, 29 Aug 2016 16:29:18 +0000adonovan308261 at http://www.mta.info